

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
DirectorCharles Lamont
“It's one big roar, from shore to shore!”
Two hapless waiters in a tavern on the Spanish Main play cupid between aristocratic Lady Jane and tavern co-worker Bruce Martindale, but the two bumpkins mix-up a love letter with Captain Kidd's treasure map of Skull Island, leading to them being kidnapped and taken off to the notorious pirate's island.
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Cast

Bud Abbott
Rocky Stonebridge

Lou Costello
Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill

Charles Laughton
Capt. William Kidd

Hillary Brooke
Capt. Bonney

Bill Shirley
Bruce Martingale

Leif Erickson
Morgan

Fran Warren
Lady Jane

Chuck Roberson
Pirate (uncredited)

Paul Newlan
Pub Owner (uncredited)

Harry Wilson
Ugly Pirate (uncredited)

Joe Kirk
Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway
Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
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